The Patreli Partners Secondary Schools Girls Cricket Competition, organised by the Edo State Cricket Association, began on November 11, 2026, in Benin City. Six schools participated, divided into two groups, with matches played at the Centre of Excellence, Iyoba Girls College, and the High Performance Centre, Edo Boys High School. Iyoba Girls College and Ohonre Grammar School stood out on the opening day, winning their respective group matches.
Iyoba Girls College, the host school, won two matches to top Group A. They started with a 13-run victory over Benin Technical College, posting 46 runs for nine wickets and restricting their opponents to 33 runs all out in 9.2 overs. Benin Technical College rebounded with a nine-wicket win over Idia College, chasing down 20 runs in 2.1 overs after dismissing Idia for 19 runs.
Iyoba Girls College completed their perfect day with a nine-wicket victory over Idia College, reaching 24 runs in 3.2 overs after Idia had posted 23 runs for eight wickets. In Group B, Ohonre Grammar School dominated with two victories to finish as group winners, while Ujoelen Secondary School secured the runners-up position. Emotan College failed to record a win.
Ohonre Grammar School began with a nine-wicket win over Emotan College, chasing down 25 runs after restricting them to 24 runs. They followed up with another nine-wicket victory over Ujoelen Secondary School, who had posted 47 runs before being bowled out in 9.2 overs. Ohonre reached the target in 6.3 overs without losing a wicket.
Ujoelen Secondary School won their match against Emotan College by 10 wickets, comfortably reaching 32 runs in 5.1 overs without losing a wicket. With the group stage concluded, the semi-final pairings have been confirmed for November 12 at the Centre of Excellence, Iyoba Girls College. Iyoba Girls College will face Ujoelen Secondary School, while Ohonre Grammar School will take on Benin Technical College.
The competition will conclude on November 13, with the third-place match scheduled for 10am, followed by the final at 12:30pm. The closing ceremony and awards presentation will take place at 2:30pm. The event aims to promote girls' cricket at the secondary school level, encouraging participation and developing young talents across Edo State.
The Patreli Partners Secondary Schools Girls Cricket Competition provides a platform for young girls to showcase their cricketing skills. With Iyoba Girls College and Ohonre Grammar School emerging as top teams on the opening day, the competition is expected to be intense. The Edo State Cricket Association's initiative has garnered support from Patreli Partners, highlighting the importance of promoting sports among girls in Edo State.
Key points
- Iyoba Girls College and Ohonre Grammar School emerged as top teams on the opening day of the Patreli Partners Secondary Schools Girls Cricket Competition.
- The competition aims to promote girls' cricket at the secondary school level and develop young talents across Edo State.
- The semi-final pairings have been confirmed, with Iyoba Girls College facing Ujoelen Secondary School and Ohonre Grammar School taking on Benin Technical College.
